Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona (LAX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–KOA is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 4h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 16 | 753, 7M9 | 5h47-6h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | 21N, 32Q | 5h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 753, B39M | 5h35-5h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 10 | 7M9, B38M | 5h19-5h51 | Oneworld | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | 76W | 5h48 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 76W | 5h53 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 7M9 | 6h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | B38M | 6h08 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 6h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 76W | 5h19 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 5h40 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | B38M | 5h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→KOA | ONT→KOA | SAN→KOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 47 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 102 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 57m | 5h 39m | 5h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 47% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · KOA: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–KOA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to KOA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to KOA ranges from 4 hours 57 minutes to 6 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Diego (SAN).